98 m. ago Hollyoaks breached Ofcom rules over promotion of fintech app in one episode

Ofcom has found that Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks breached its rules by promoting a financial technology app in an episode of the soap

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2 h. ago Love Island fans insist Islander 'needs to stop' after 'ridiculous' row

Fans of Love Island were left frustrated with Toni as she sat down for a chat with Lauren about her romance with Harrison

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3 h. ago Charlie Kirk backtracks after saying he’s ‘done talking about Epstein,’ claims he meant just ‘yesterday’

‘When I said for the time being, I was talking yesterday,” Charlie Kirk insisted on Tuesday.

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4 h. ago Rachel Reeves vows to rip up rules acting as 'boot on the neck' of businesses

In her Mansion House speech to City chiefs, the Chancellor said her plans for an overhaul of financial services would have a 'ripple effect' across the whole economy

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4 h. ago Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain hits out at BBC after they axed her show as she claims 'they will keep you until you're of no use to them'

Bake Off star Nadiya Hussain has taken aim at the BBC after they axed her series of cookery shows - insisting 'they'll keep you until you're of no use'.

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4 h. ago Marti Cifuentes: Leicester appoint QPR manager to replace Manchester United legend

Cifuentes joined the R’s back in 2023

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5 h. ago UK’s cavalier attitude leaves Afghans facing yet more fear and uncertainty

Leaked details of those who worked with British lets down Afghans who made mistake of believing the basic principles Britain claims for itselfThis week’s revelations about the UK’s dangerously cavalier treatment of Afghans who worked with British forces are shocking but not surprising.The carelessness with which Britain went to war in Afghanistan was matched by the carelessness with which it left the country and its people to Taliban rule two decades later. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago New York county clerk rejects Texas’s effort to fine doctor in abortion pill case

A New York doctor faced a $113,000 penalty from Texas after being accused of shipping abortion pills across state linesA New York county clerk again rejected an effort by Texas to fine a New York-based doctor accused of shipping abortion pills across state lines, in a case that could tee up a US supreme court showdown between states that protect abortion access and those that ban it.On Monday, acting Ulster county clerk Taylor Bruck rejected a court filing by Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, which sought to collect a $113,000 penalty against Dr Margaret Carpenter. Paxton had sued Carpenter in December 2024 over allegations she shipped abortion pills to a Texas woman in defiance of the state’s ban on virtually all abortions. When Carpenter didn’t show up to a court hearing earlier this year, a judge automatically ruled against her and ordered her to pay the fine as well as stop mailing pills to Texas. Continue reading...

Science

6 h. ago Watchdogs insist reducing regulation will not increase risk of financial crisis

MPs raised concerns that a move to cut red tape typically comes before major financial turmoil.

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6 h. ago Dad buys guitar amp for £3k on Facebook and discovers it belonged to Beatles legend

James Taylor, 45, spotted the Fender Blackface Deluxe amp from either 1964 or 1966 on the social media site and decided he wanted it for his collection

Economics

6 h. ago Open legend gives Bob MacIntyre the ultimate Portrush seal of approval as Scot insists he'll stick to his 'little rules'

Sir Nick Faldo believes the test is ideal for the Scot and home stars and US Open experience will stand him in good stead

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6 h. ago All the new rules and everything else you need to know ahead of upcoming Oasis gigs

The Manchester band still have three nights to perform at Heaton Park

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6 h. ago Graham Price: Wales' recovery starts now and why Jac Morgan misses out for Lions

The Wales and Lions legend gives his views on Wales finally winning and the Lions team for the first Test

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7 h. ago Harry Potter fans ‘approve’ as first picture emerges of Nick Frost as Hagrid in new HBO series

Filming is officially underway for the new HBO Harry Potter TV series

Culture

7 h. ago Reeves to say rules and red tape are ‘boot on the neck’ of innovation

At the Mansion House dinner she will call for regulators to allow more risk to clear the way for economic growthRachel Reeves will say that rules and red tape are acting as a “boot on the neck” of businesses and risk “choking off” innovation across the UK without bold reforms.In a speech to City bosses attending the Mansion House dinner at London’s Guildhall on Tuesday evening, the chancellor will heap further pressure on regulators to allow for more risk in order to boost economic growth. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Reeves says rules and red tape are ‘boot on the neck’ of innovation

At the Mansion House dinner she calls for regulators to allow more risk to clear the way for economic growthRachel Reeves has claimed that rules and red tape are acting as a “boot on the neck” of businesses and risk “choking off” innovation across the UK without bold reforms.In a speech to City bosses attending the Mansion House dinner at London’s Guildhall on Tuesday evening, the chancellor heaped further pressure on regulators to allow for more risk in order to boost economic growth. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Reeves says rules and red tape are ‘boot on the neck’ of business

At the Mansion House dinner she calls for regulators to allow more risk to clear the way for economic growthNils Pratley: tread carefully with reform of bank ringfencing, chancellorRachel Reeves has claimed that rules and red tape are acting as a “boot on the neck” of businesses and risk “choking off” innovation across the UK without bold reforms.In a speech to City bosses attending the Mansion House dinner at London’s Guildhall on Tuesday evening, the chancellor heaped further pressure on regulators to allow for more risk in order to boost economic growth. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Open champ doesn't know where his trophies are as honest Xander Schauffele admits it's 'dogs or nothing'

Schauffele full of honesty and humour ahead of title defence at Royal Portrush as he aims to make it Two-In-A-Row

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7 h. ago Tyson Fury told to forget about boxing return after Oleksandr Usyk defeats

Fury recently announced his return to the ring - but a boxing legend is adamant the two-time world champion will never come back

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7 h. ago Ole Gunnar Solskjaer shows true colours as fresh Manchester United statement made

Man United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has had his say on life as Besiktas manager and the pride he feels at managing one of Turkish football's biggest clubs

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